ALBUQUERQUE NEIGHBORHOODS

What about Albuquerque neighborhoods? What are the characteristics? Diverse and unique, something for everyone!

Brick homes, pueblo homes, Tuscan and Mediterranean, Frank Lloyd Wright inspired homes, log homes and contemporary loft properties. All of these types can be found in Albuquerque real estate.

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• Sandia Heights- Situated at the base of the Sandia Mountains.  Contemporary and adobe–styled homes on one–half to one-acre lots. Natural landscaping is dominant in this area as well as great city views. Many "Santa Fe" styles homes amid southwest contemporaries.   Surrounded by nature and wildlife, not uncommon for deer to cross your path!   A highly sought after area in the Albuquerque real estate market.
  
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• North Albuquerque Acres- Large lots just under one acre, large custom homes, horses allowed.  Some streets are not paved, and some homes not on city services; wells and septic tanks are common. Large luxurious properties. There are good mountain and city views.  Various styles of homes from Mediterranean to sprawling pueblo compounds.  Desirable as a close-to-the-city horse property for Albuquerque, as some lots accommodate horse facilities.
  
Prices start from 500K to 2.5 Million for large properties.
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• Far Northeast Heights - Many different areas within this target area. Includes the Tanoan Country Club (golf and country club facilities)  and High Desert with many of the newer homes in Albuquerque;  Lot sizes are smaller, low maintenance is a popular life style here. 
Starting price for  patio homes start from 250K, and larger homes from 350K and up.
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• Near Northeast Heights - Many Charming homes in this area. They range from older homes near the University of New Mexico, 40–50 years old, to 20–40 year old homes near the central corridor of the area.  Near malls and shopping centers, and uptown business centers.  Known as the popular “Nob Hill” area, some of the best Albuquerque restaurants can be found here.
Prices here can be 200K for homes ready for remodeling, to 400K to start in the University/Nob Hill area.
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• NE Heights/Sandia Foothills - East of Tramway Blvd, this area is great for those who want to live close to the Sandia Mountains and hiking and biking paths.   Glenwood Hills along the foothills (older homes from the 1970’s to present), the beautiful area of High Desert and homes with tremendous views are found at the varying levels along the mountain.   Easy access to I- 40 and Kirtland Air Force Base for Albuquerque job access to downtown and the business district.  
Prices start at approximately 300K,  and can go up to 2M
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• Southeast Heights- This section is bordered on the south by Kirtland Air Force Base, Sandia National Laboratories and the Albuquerque International Sunport. The South Ridgecrest and University areas contain charming older homes in established neighborhoods. Most homes here have been built in the 1930’s to 1960’s. “Deco” architecture can be seen here in the Ridgecrest neighborhood.  There is easy access to hospitals and downtown.   The surrounding area is considered to be the social stop for Albuquerque restaurants, coffee shops and theatre areas. 
Prices in this area start at approximately 250K and go up to 700K.
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• Four Hills- One of the first luxury neighborhoods on the outskirts of the city, this area has privacy and fantastic lots.   Many of these homes have city and mountain views. Homes were built through the 1960’s to present.  The Four Hills Country Club is located in the center of this area.  Easy access to I- 40, Kirtland Air Force Base and Sandia National Laboratories.  
Great homes just ready for renovation can be found for 250K and up – to 700K for larger properties.
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• Downtown Albuquerque- Many older homes in this area. Historic "Old Town", the museums, The Rio Grande Zoo and many other tourist attractions are located here as well as the Convention Center and office buildings. Convenient to the I-40 and I-25 interchange.  Loft projects are underway, with high density housing the norm.  Albuquerque rentals of lofts, and loft living, condominium conversion projects – in the heart of the Route 66  redevelopment area.
Prices here start at approximately 250K, up to 700K.
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• Southwest Albuquerque- Tall trees and green pastures describe the southwest valley, located near the Rio Grande River south of Central Avenue (Route 66).  Older homes with larger parcels, some rural open zoning allowing for mobile and modular homes.  This area is in the beginning stages of being discovered as a new development area.  In the “mesa” area are new subdivisions and in the lower “Valley Farms” area you will find the larger rural horse properties.
Prices here are from 150K to 500K for large horse properties.
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• North Valley- Luxury rural setting, with large horse properties, small custom ranchettes and casitas, nestled in the bosque with Rio Grande River close by.   Mature landscaping, a rural atmosphere and horses are allowed in many areas. 
Prices here start at approximately 500K and go upwards to 2.5 Million for large equestrian facilities.
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• North West Heights- Known as the Taylor Ranch area, this is a nice community of newer homes. Views of the city and mountains can be spectacular from some neighborhoods. Popular for the home buyer who needs a lot of home for the money.  The Ladera Golf Course is close by. The city's newest Cottonwood Mall is located in the northeast between Taylor Ranch and Rio Rancho.  Many of the newer Albuquerque restaurants have opened, featuring some of the newer, national franchises.
Prices here range from 165K to 300K.
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• Paradise Hills- Located on the west mesa, this section of the city boasts of good city and mountain views and great affordability.  Paradise Hills Country Club and Golf Course is nearby.   The large master planned community of Ventana Ranch is located in this area.  Huge amount of growth and large subdivisions, with planned unit development now the popular development. Also custom homes available on in-fill building areas.
Prices start at 225K and up.
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• Corrales- Fruit trees, cottonwood trees, rural setting horses and a country feel best describes this unique village.  Wineries, adobe homes, contemporary architectural properties and stylish horse properties are found in this quaint village atmosphere.   One-half to one-acre lots to mini ranchettes  are common. 
Prices start at 450K to 1M.
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• Rio Rancho- This is a rapidly growing suburb on the northwest corner of Albuquerque – with Intel greeting you at the entrance of Highway 528.  This city is characterized by affordable housing and wonderful views of the mountains and Albuquerque. It has its own shopping, country, golf course and school system.  Much of the infrastructure is supported by the city’s relationship with Intel. The Railrunner has become the popular method for traveling from the Rio Rancho area to downtown and soon north to Santa Fe.  Vast growth towards the north to Highway 44.   New planned communities host the national builders. 
Prices here range from 150K for older homes to 500K for larger homes.
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• Placitas- A blend of old and new. Older adobe homes can be found here as well as brand new contemporary style homes.  Spacious lots, spectacular views.  Custom executive homes are located in beautiful canyons and mesas.  Rolling terrain, natural high desert vegetation.   Travel time is 25 minutes to downtown Albuquerque and 45 minutes to Santa Fe via I-25. Grand vistas!  
Prices start at approximately 400K and go to 2M  
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• East Mountains- Tall pines, panoramic views and rural pasture can be found in this mountain area.  Temperatures are cooler, and snow and higher rainfall is common.  Open zoning in some areas will allow mobile homes and modular homes. Also large estate properties can be found in the Paako development and San Pedro Creek Estates, with parcels from 10 acres and up.   20-30 minutes to business areas in Albuquerque from most areas.  
Prices start at approximately 300K.
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